By Shelby Stewart Staff writer (Editors note:Shelby Stewart is a staff writer for The Citizen who recovered from COVID. Here’s her story.) For the last few weeks, I’ve started my morning by sitting on the floor of my home office with four little jars of essential oils in an attempt to regain some of my […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Goodrich- At Goodrich Nutrition, it’s all about the community. “It’s not only a business,” said co-owner Michelle Pace. “You get to know the customers and be a listening ear for them.” Goodrich Nutrition, located at 8165 S. State Road, Goodrich, sells healthy shakes, energizing teas, immunity boosters and much more. […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer New Vice Principal Megan Koslowski started at BHS on Aug. 2, and she is getting ready for the new school year. She will also be the principal of the Brandon Learn From Home program. “I’m looking forward to getting to know the community, the kids, the staff,” she said. “I […]
Groveland Twp.- This August, Offering Alternative Therapy with Smiles (OATS) director will step down. In 1998, Beth Pellerito brought her then 4 year-old son, Nicholas to the equestrian center to ride for the first time. Now, after 23 years of service, Pellerito is saying good-bye to OATS, the therapeutic riding center founded in 1997. During […]
By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp.-Bonnie and Clyde were very profitable for a local youth. Allie Bottiglia, 15, along with sisters Taylor, 19, and Tara, 17, are members of the 4H Livestock Club and recently participated in the Oakland County Fair and Livestock auction last month in Davisburg. Allie’s pair of Angus-Hereford cross were sold […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer The Ortonville Downtown Development Authority has received their national Main Street America accreditation, as well as two grants from Main Street Oakland County and Genisys Credit Union. “Without collaboration, leadership, and the hard work of all the DDA volunteers, this accreditation could not be possible,” said DDA President Courtney McClerren. […]
By David Fleet Editor After 14 seasons at the helm of the Girls Soccer Team—Coach Evan Huizenga announced last week it’s time for a change. “Family has to be first,” said Huizenga. “We preach family each day on the teams I’ve coached and that means me too.” Huizenga has opted to step down after a […]
By Matt Mackinder Special to The Citizen For Carson Riopelle, hockey is a passion. And it’s that passion that will take the 16-year-old Goodrich resident to Redford this fall to play junior hockey for the United States Premier Hockey League’s Motor City Hockey Club. “I got the opportunity from playing at an Adrian College development […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp-After a year and a half of online sales, MI BBQ Supply has opened a brick and mortar location in Ortonville. “We’ve been in the area for four years, and we fell in love with Ortonville and realized we wanted to stay for a long time,” said Mark Trudak. […]
By David Fleet Editor Goodrich-Scott Shellenbarger’s mantra is simple. “I try to give back when I can in life,” said Shellenbarger, a school district resident. “As they say, ‘If you can’t do what you do, do what you can.’” Earlier this month, Shellenbarger owner of Goodrich based-PCS Construction, LLC volunteered his time and some funds […]